Description:

The Cisco Nexus N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Managed Ethernet Switch is used in high-performance data center networking systems to provide low-latency switching with high-density 10 Gigabit and 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Commonly installed in data center server racks, enterprise aggregation layers, and cloud computing infrastructures requiring reliable high-speed network switching. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this switch for infrastructure upgrades, data center expansion, or replacement of existing high-capacity data center switches.  

Applications:

The Cisco Nexus N3K-C3172TQ-10GT Managed Ethernet Switch is used in enterprise and data center networks to support high-speed communication between servers, storage arrays, and core network infrastructure devices. Commonly deployed in cloud computing platforms, virtualization clusters, enterprise data centers, and high-performance computing environments where high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and 40 Gigabit uplinks improve network performance and scalability. Maintenance teams, network engineers, and system integrators install this switch to support infrastructure modernization, backbone expansion, and replacement of aging data center switching equipment.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): N3K-C3172TQ-10GT
• Product Type: Managed Data Center Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
• Total Ports: 54
• Ethernet Ports: 48 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBase-T) RJ-45 ports
• Uplink Ports: 6 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports
• Switching Capacity: Up to 1.44 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 1 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Management Type: Layer 2 / Layer 3 Managed Switch
• Network Features: VLAN, QoS, VXLAN, SNMP, multicast support
• Mounting Type: 1U Rack Mount
• Power Supply: Dual redundant AC power supplies
• Cooling: Front-to-back airflow cooling system
• Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C
• Enclosure: Data center-grade metal chassis

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Nexus N3K-C3172PQ-10GE Managed Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Nexus N3K-C3064PQ-10GE Ethernet Switch